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Webster 1913 Edition


Misrepresent

Mis-repˊre-sent′

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Verb.
T.
To represent incorrectly (almost always, unfavorably); to give a false or erroneous representation of, either maliciously, ignorantly, or carelessly.
Swift.

Mis-repˊre-sent′

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Verb.
I.
To make an incorrect or untrue representation.
Milton.

Webster 1828 Edition


Misrepresent

MISREPRESENT'

,
Verb.
T.
To represent falsely or incorrectly; to give a false or erroneous representation, either maliciously, ignorantly or carelessly.

Definition 2024


misrepresent

misrepresent

English

Verb

misrepresent (third-person singular simple present misrepresents, present participle misrepresenting, simple past and past participle misrepresented)

  1. To represent falsely; to inaccurately portray something.

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